The Reportable Conduct Scheme is a statutory scheme established under Queensland law that helps protect children in organisations like ours. It makes sure concerns about how staff, volunteers, or contractors behave around children are taken seriously and handled appropriately.
Under this scheme, we must:
- Receive and review all concerns reported about behaviour towards children
- Undertake an assessment and investigate those concerns
- Take any action necessary to keep children safe
- Notify the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC), the independent oversight body, about reportable matters
The scheme helps make sure organisations are accountable and prioritise children’s safety at all times.
What is Reportable Conduct?
Under Queensland law, reportable conduct includes conduct by a worker (employee, volunteer, or contractor) that involves:
- A sexual offence against, with, or in the presence of a child
- Sexual misconduct involving a child
- Ill-treatment of a child
- Significant neglect of a child
- Physical violence against, with, or in the presence of a child
- Behaviour that causes significant emotional or psychological harm to a child
Reportable conduct can include a single incident or a pattern of behaviour and could occur inside or outside of work, that raises concern about a person’s suitability to work with children.
Why make a report?
By reporting concerns, you help to:
- Protect children from harm
- Ensure concerns are properly assessed and independently overseen
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability and transparency
You do not need to be certain that reportable conduct has occurred. You only need to have a reasonable belief that there are concerns that should be reported for assessment.
How will we respond?
We take all reports seriously. In line with our legal obligations under the scheme, we will:
- Assess the information received
- Take immediate steps to ensure the child’s safety where needed
- Undertake risk assessments where necessary
- Notify the Queensland Family and Child Commission within their required timeframes
- Conduct a fair and thorough investigation process
- Take appropriate action based on the outcome of those investigation processes
All reports are handled confidentially; however, some information may be shared with regulators or other authorities as required by law.
Make a report
If you have a concern about possible reportable conduct, you can:
- Submit a report directly to the Community Gro CEO, using the electronic form below
- Email the CEO at kmeehan@communitygro.org.au or
- Phone (07) 4774 0144 to speak with the CEO.
- Or you can report directly to the Queensland Family and Child Commission at www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/report-concern
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact emergency services on 000.